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Coalification vs Carbonification - What's the difference?

coalification | carbonification | Synonyms |

Carbonification is a synonym of coalification.



In geology terms the difference between coalification and carbonification

is that coalification is the formation of coal by the gradual heating and compression of organic matter, normally via peat while carbonification is the conversion of organic plant matter into coal over time.

coalification

English

Noun

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  • (geology) The formation of coal by the gradual heating and compression of organic matter, normally via peat

    • carbonification

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (geology) The conversion of organic plant matter into coal over time

    • Synonyms

    * coalification

    See also

    * carbon cycle